Osteoporosis is referred to thinning bones; it can result in painful fractures. Risk factors associated with osteoporosis include aging, being female, low body weight, low sex hormones or menopause, smoking, and some medications.
Prevention and treatment include calcium and vitamin D, exercise, and osteoporosis medications.
Microscopically healthy bone looks like a honeycomb. When osteoporosis occurs, the holes and spaces in the honeycomb are much larger than in healthy bone. Osteoporoticbones have lost density or mass and contain abnormal tissue structure. As bones become less dense, they weaken and are more likely to break
People with osteoporosis are at a high risk of fractures, or bone breaks, while doing routine activities such as standing or walking. Osteoporosis generally affects the ribs, hips, and the bones in the wrists and spine.
Osteoporosis symptoms include:
The early stages of osteoporosis don’t cause any symptoms or warning signs. In most cases, people with osteoporosis don’t know they have the condition until they have a fracture.
· To keep your bones healthy, you need to include certain nutrients in your daily diet. The most important ones are calcium and vitamin D. Your body needs calcium to maintain strong bones, and it needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Other nutrients that promote bone health include protein, magnesium, vitamin K, and zinc.
Exercises for Osteoporosis
Exercise is very important as well, especially weight-bearing exercises.
Weight-bearing exercises are performed with either your feet or your arms fixed to the ground or another surface.
Osteoporosis is a disease that can have serious effects. It can lead to fractures, which can be painful, take a long time to heal, and lead to other complications. A lot can be done to prevent and to treat osteoporosis, from eating right and exercising to taking appropriate medications.
To know about osteoporosis, contact Wockhardt Hospital.
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